Vatsim — Germany Knowledgebase

: Unlike some regions, SIDs in Germany are usually runway-dependent. ATC will typically only specify the runway if it is not already obvious from the assigned SID.

At many German airports, engine start-up is not permitted unless you have explicit clearance, even if Ground is online. The KB specifies that pushing the starter before the controller says "Start up approved" is a violation. Furthermore, the "Silent Taxi" rule requires you to taxi no faster than a brisk walk (under 20 knots) near terminal buildings—a rule rarely enforced elsewhere but strictly monitored in Germany. vatsim germany knowledgebase

Think of it as the "Operating System" for German virtual aviation. If you break a rule on the network, the controller won't cite a real-world textbook; they will cite the Knowledgebase. : Unlike some regions, SIDs in Germany are

The controller requested the pilot consult the section of the Knowledgebase. The pilot missed the fact that German airspace has "mandatory frequency change points" printed on the radar maps. You cannot contact a controller "whenever you feel like it"; you must switch when your aircraft crosses a specific lat/long coordinate. The KB provides visual maps of these points. The KB specifies that pushing the starter before